A1verb 1K

Finish

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈfɪnɪʃ/","/ˈfɪnɪʃɪz/","/ˈfɪnɪʃt/","/ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈfɪnɪʃ/","/ˈfɪnɪʃɪz/","/ˈfɪnɪʃt/","/ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Finish

to stop doing something or making something because it is complete

In simple words: To complete something.

Finish in a sentence

• I need to finish my homework before dinner.
• She will finish the race in under an hour.
• Please finish your meal before leaving the table.
• After we finish painting the room, it will look brand new.
• They decided to finish the project by the end of the month.

How to use Finish

Use 'finish' in contexts where something needs to be completed. It’s appropriate for both spoken and written English but might sound too casual in formal reports.

Grammar pattern

finish + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'finish line'—imagine crossing the line at a race.

Related words

Collocations with Finish

• almost
• nearly
• barely
• let somebody
• by
• with
• almost
• nearly
• barely
• let somebody
• by
• with

Synonyms for Finish

• complete
• conclude
• accomplish
• wrap up
• finalize

Opposites of Finish

• start
• begin
• initiate

Common mistakes with Finish

• Confused with 'complete'—'finish' is more informal.
• Incorrect verb form—using 'finishing' instead of 'finish' in simple present.
• Omitting the object—saying 'I will finish.' instead of 'I will finish the project.'

Frequently asked questions about Finish

What does Finish mean?

To complete something.

What is the definition of Finish?

to stop doing something or making something because it is complete

How do you use Finish in a sentence?

I need to finish my homework before dinner.

Can you give another example of Finish?

She will finish the race in under an hour.

What are synonyms for Finish?

Common alternatives include complete, conclude, accomplish, wrap up, finalize.

What is the opposite of Finish?

Opposite meanings include start, begin, initiate.

What words go with Finish?

It commonly pairs with almost, nearly, barely, let somebody, by, with, almost, nearly, barely, let somebody, by, with.

What are common mistakes when using Finish?

Confused with 'complete'—'finish' is more informal. Incorrect verb form—using 'finishing' instead of 'finish' in simple present. Omitting the object—saying 'I will finish.' instead of 'I will finish the project.'

How do you pronounce Finish?

US: /["/ˈfɪnɪʃ/","/ˈfɪnɪʃɪz/","/ˈfɪnɪʃt/","/ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfɪnɪʃ/","/ˈfɪnɪʃɪz/","/ˈfɪnɪʃt/","/ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Finish?

Use 'finish' in contexts where something needs to be completed. It’s appropriate for both spoken and written English but might sound too casual in formal reports.

What CEFR level is Finish?

"Finish" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.